Cars and WAVs

Welcome to worry-free motoring! Here you can learn how to exchange your mobility allowance for a car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) through Motability. Learn about the vehicles on the Scheme, get answers to your questions, and use our Car Search to find the perfect vehicle to meet your needs. You can search by price, make, model, type, accessibility options and more.

War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement

We have a range of cars which cost less than your higher rate mobility allowance. These cars are available to lease at a fixed weekly amount for the whole of your agreement.The majority of cars require all of your mobility allowance. It includes any annual increases to your allowance over the course of your lease.For more information visit the payment and cost page.

Choose from a range of makes and models by using the relevant dropdowns. You can select multiple makes to compare. Models will be available to select only after you have chosen a make and will depend on the make(s) you have selected.

Choose the type of car that you think will be most suitable for your needs by using the dropdown. Multiple car types can be selected. The car types available for you to select will depend on any makes or models you have already selected.Please note, cabriolets and convertibles are different names for the same type of car. Visit our types of cars page for more information.

We offer manual, automatic and semi-automatic vehicles. Cars classified as semi-automatic do not have a clutch pedal but the exact operation of the transmission will vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer - check with your dealer for more information.

Visit your dealer

All Motability vehicles are supplied through your dealer. Your dealer will help you to choose a car that fits your needs, and take care of the ordering and delivery process. It’s also a good idea to visit several Motability dealers to help give you a better idea of what type of car best suits your needs.

Related FAQs

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The car or WAV I want is not on the price list?

Motability aims to provide affordable, worry-free motoring for all our customers, and we currently have a huge range of cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles available to lease. Our Car Search allows you to search for cars by either vehicle details (e.g. make, model, size, price, emissions) or accessibility requirements to help you build a list of cars that best suit your needs. If you are not able to find a car that meets your needs, please contact our Customer Services team to discuss your needs.

How do I find the most suitable car?

There is no substitute for taking a test drive to help you find a car that meets your needs, but with a huge range of cars available, you can't try out every one. Motability has teamed up with 'What Car?' and Ricability to provide helpful information on all our cars that will help you narrow down a shortlist of cars that may be suitable for your needs. Remember that Motability dealers are there to help and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Before you order your car, your dealer will take you through a Motability Suitability Questionnaire . This is designed to make sure the car you're considering, and Motability, is right for you.

What cars are available at nil Advance Payment?

There are currently over 500 cars available at nil Advance Payment, and some that take less than the full allowance . To find these cars, visit our Car Search and use the Advance Payment dropdowns to view cars within your preferred payment options.

Where is my local car and WAVs Dealer?

You can find your local dealer by using our Find a Dealer tool . You can search by town, postcode or a particular manufacturer.

Where can I find the dimensions of cars?

Within our Car Search , you can search by a range of vehicle dimensions. Try narrowing down your search by; seat height, door width, head room, boot length and door opening angle. Once you have narrowed down the search, you can also view more specific details about individual cars by selecting the model name.

Are there any 'green' cars available?

We are very conscious about the environment and are always looking to make the Scheme 'greener'. This includes highlighting 'greener cars' to help make your choice easier. More information about choosing a 'green' car is available on the ' greener choices ' page including our tips for driving 'greener'.

Remember, greener cars are also more fuel efficient, so this means they cost less to run too!

What colours can I order a car in?

Your supplying Motability dealer will be able to advise you of the colours available for particular models on the Motability Scheme. Many dealers now offer solid paint ranges, in addition to standard metallic paints, at no additional cost. Special edition or premium paint options may have an additional cost, your supplying Motability dealer will let you know if this is the case.

What is the average miles per gallon (MPG) for a vehicle?

The average MPG for cars available to lease through Motability can be found on the Car Search - use the search field to specify your preferred MPG value. Alternatively, you can download the Car Price Guide on our Useful Downloads page , which features a selection of vehicles with the MPG marked.

Remember the MPG given is a guide to help you compare cars and is based on test conditions. The actual MPG each car achieves in real world driving is likely to be lower than the official figure.